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as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressing
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodying
The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to embodying the ongoing snakeskin trend, the Night Bloom includes a mid-height heel and vintage rounded topline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Jenni Kayne, the mascot for California ease, has made a career out of embodying a lifestyle.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The effect isn’t passively observant but, rather, rigorously formal, embodying Depardon’s own concentrated engagement and demanding the same involvement of viewers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, with Erivo embodying everyone from vampire to vampire hunter, doctor to madman, lover and suitor, there is a growing sense of connection between them all, particularly a well of unconscious desire that Dracula is reflecting, rather than merely exploiting.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Yeo’s character, a beer supplier at a hawker centre, is an immigrant woman who arrives in the lives of a father and son, embodying the film’s central tension between belonging and estrangement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The term is also multidimensional, embodying a range of qualities beyond wealth, like attractiveness, ambition, education/intelligence, professional success/achievement, and dating intention.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to embodying the ongoing snakeskin trend, the Night Bloom includes a mid-height heel and vintage rounded topline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Jenni Kayne, the mascot for California ease, has made a career out of embodying a lifestyle.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The effect isn’t passively observant but, rather, rigorously formal, embodying Depardon’s own concentrated engagement and demanding the same involvement of viewers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, with Erivo embodying everyone from vampire to vampire hunter, doctor to madman, lover and suitor, there is a growing sense of connection between them all, particularly a well of unconscious desire that Dracula is reflecting, rather than merely exploiting.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Yeo’s character, a beer supplier at a hawker centre, is an immigrant woman who arrives in the lives of a father and son, embodying the film’s central tension between belonging and estrangement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The term is also multidimensional, embodying a range of qualities beyond wealth, like attractiveness, ambition, education/intelligence, professional success/achievement, and dating intention.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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The researchers have been talking with officials about the prospect of integrating some version of ePOCT+, says Kulinkina.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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By integrating these two types of facilities, the total electricity consumption for both the data center and the industrial plant can be reduced by more than 75%.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Erin Stewart, a Republican candidate for governor and former mayor of New Britain, recently filmed a video in front of the Gravel Pit facility, expressing her opposition to the project.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yanxiao feels that Chinese classics must make similar accommodations, incorporating different perspectives on culture and class, to remain globally relevant.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 1918, then-owner Philip Guichet invented the Grasshopper cocktail, incorporating white and green crème de menthe, white and dark crème de cacao, heavy whipping cream and brandy.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The former won an Oscar for her role in 2025 in a dress by Vaccarello, exemplifying how brands have expanded its relationship with film past ambassadorial roles.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
15 Jan. 2026
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One standout example brings together Tel Aviv’s Newton Tech and Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to develop high-throughput gait and movement analysis technology, exemplifying how Israeli innovation and Boston’s rehabilitation medicine combine to improve patient outcomes.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
24 Nov. 2025
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For some, this meant not assimilating into the dominant norms of science spaces and instead authentically expressing their identities to be a role model to others.—
Evelyn Valdez-Ward,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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An immigrant can live here for life without ever assimilating into our language or culture.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The partnership was celebrated Tuesday night as Nu Stadium came alive, illuminated with a pink heartbeat representing Inter Miami, threaded with purple veins symbolizing Nu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The bulbs change colors every four hours, symbolizing the transition from daytime to nighttime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.—
Melinda Laituri,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Anderson’s hallmarks are always easy to recognize, manifesting in different ways across Dior, his eponymous label, and his partnership with Uniqlo.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.—
Michael Alvear,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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